The Best Vacuum Sealer in Australia

Buying food in bulk feels less useful when you’re struggling to portion and pack it for the freezer. The best vacuum sealer for most people here is the FoodSaver Cut and Seal VS2198: it’s the cheapest of our three picks, has a 4.6 out of 5 owner rating from 59 reviews, and includes a cutter for making bags to fit your portions.

We’d spend more on the FoodSaver VS3198 if reusable containers are part of your routine, or the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro if you want one-handed operation and double seals.

The best vacuum sealers in Australia

• Best overall: FoodSaver Cut and Seal VS2198
• Best for bags and reusable containers: FoodSaver Controlled Multi Seal VS3198
• Best for one-handed sealing: Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

Product		Price
	FoodSaver Cut and Seal Vacuum Sealer (VS2198)	from $178.00 at Amazon · 4 shops	$178.00 at Amazon
	FoodSaver Controlled Multi Seal VS3198	from $228.00 at Amazon · 2 shops	$228.00 at Amazon
	Anova Culinary Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro ANVS02-AU00 (ANVS02-US00)		Unavailable

1. Best overall: FoodSaver Cut and Seal VS2198

If you want to portion the shopping without paying extra for features you might ignore, start with the FoodSaver Cut and Seal VS2198. It gives you bag-making convenience at the lowest price in this guide.

The built-in cutter means you can make a bag to suit each portion without finding the scissors. One-touch sealing keeps the routine straightforward, while the removable drip tray lets you take out collected spills for cleaning. Those are useful conveniences when you’ve got several portions to pack after a grocery shop.

Its 4.6 out of 5 score at The Good Guys comes from 59 reviews. That’s a sound reason to put it first, though we’d still treat the score as a guide rather than a guarantee of long-term reliability. ProductReview.com.au also recommends it for convenient meal preparation and preserving fish and other foods, highlighting ease of use.

Our take is that this is the sensible starting point. The higher-priced machines need to solve a particular problem for you before they’re worth the extra money.

Our verdict: Buy the VS2198 for everyday portioning and freezer preparation. It’s our first recommendation when you want a useful food vacuum sealer without spending more than you need to.

2. Best for bags and reusable containers: FoodSaver Controlled Multi Seal VS3198

Freezer bags aren’t the answer to every storage job. If you also want to use reusable containers in the fridge or pantry, the FoodSaver Controlled Multi Seal VS3198 is worth considering.

FoodSaver’s stated compatibility with its reusable vacuum containers and zipper bags is the reason we’d choose this model. You can use the heat sealer for longer-term fridge or freezer storage, then the handheld sealer for those compatible reusable formats. Check the accessories you intend to buy before ordering; “vacuum container” doesn’t establish compatibility on its own.

The five settings give you choices for different preparation jobs, but don’t buy it merely because the list is long. The VS2198 also lists those settings. Our take is that the VS3198 makes sense when its specified reusable storage system fits how you organise food.

We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. ProductReview.com.au recommends it for versatile food storage using bags and containers, convenient operation and reducing food waste.

Amazon Australia is the only retailer in our supplied data that stocks this model, so check the warranty and returns terms before buying.

Our verdict: Choose the VS3198 if you’ll use compatible reusable containers and bags alongside freezer portions. For bag sealing alone, we’d save the money and choose the VS2198.

3. Best for one-handed sealing: Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

When packing several portions, repeatedly clamping and operating the machine can become the annoying part. The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is our pick if you want those steps designed around one-handed operation.

Anova says you can clamp the bag, vacuum it and seal it using a single hand. That should make the controls less of an interruption while you’re packing food. Its wet mode combines lower-pressure suction with a double seal, which is why we’d consider it for moist foods rather than choosing on the “Pro” name.

The catch is the price. It’s the most expensive pick here, and we found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. We’d pay the extra for the stated handling and sealing features if they address a regular frustration; occasional freezer packing doesn’t make as strong a case.

Amazon Australia is the only retailer in our data stocking this Anova. Check the warranty and returns terms, and confirm the model supplied: the product name includes ANVS02-AU00, while the listing title and model field say ANVS02-US00.

Our verdict: Buy the Anova if one-handed operation and double sealing are worth the extra cost to you. Confirm the supplied model first; we’d choose the VS2198 for a simpler purchase at a lower price.

Buying guide: choosing a vacuum sealer for food

If freezer portioning is the main job

Start with the bag-making routine. Built-in roll storage and a cutter let you size bags around what you’re packing instead of keeping scissors and a loose roll beside the machine.

All three picks offer those features. We’d begin with the VS2198 and move up only for a specific reason.

If you pack moist foods

Look for a stated moist or wet setting and follow the maker’s instructions for that food. A setting labelled “Moist” isn’t permission to vacuum-pack any quantity of liquid.

For spills, a removable drip tray gives you a part you can take out and clean. Both FoodSaver models list one.

If you want reusable storage

Check the exact container and bag system before buying. The VS3198 specifies FoodSaver Vacuum Containers and Vacuum Zipper Bags; the Anova lists an accessory port and hose for compatible vacuum-ready containers.

Choose the storage format first, then confirm that the machine supports it. Otherwise, an accessory connection may be something you pay for and never use.

If you’re buying for sous vide

Choose for the packing process you want, rather than assuming a higher price guarantees better cooking. All three listings mention sous vide. The Anova’s double sealer is a reason to consider it, but the supplied data doesn’t establish better cooking results.

Check that your chosen bags are suitable for the intended cooking method.

If bench space or noise matters

Measure the place where the machine will sit and the cupboard where you’ll store it. We don’t have dimensions or noise figures for these picks, so we can’t name a smallest or quietest model.

If you want the best rated vacuum sealer

Read the review count beside the score. Here, the VS2198 has a retailer owner rating; the other two have none available from the retailers we check. An independent recommendation can help you choose, but it isn’t an owner score.

How we chose

These reviews are based on owner ratings and review counts, supplied independent recommendations, maker specifications, and price and stock checks. We put the VS2198 first for its owner score and lower price, then ranked the other picks by their features and cost. All three were in stock at Amazon Australia when checked.

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